In the first part of the meeting, MSHA will review the mining deaths that occurred in coal and metal and nonmetal mines in the first half of 2015, discuss recent near misses and provide you a preview of the new Part 50 training the agency has developed on injury and illness reporting.

In the second part of the meeting we will have two break-out sessions:

In the coal stakeholder session, we will provide updates on preparation for the implementation of Phase II of the Respirable Dust Rule,

In the metal and nonmetal session, we will provide updates on the Metal and Nonmetal Safety and Health program’s recent activities.

Any interested parties may join this important meeting in one of two ways:1) Attend in person at MSHA’s new Crystal City headquarters at 201 12th Street S., Arlington, VA, on the 7th floor.2) Join online and by phone using the following instructions: